Management Intern

The City of La Palma is recruiting for a part-time Management Intern. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to gain hands-on experience in local government while supporting citywide communications, social media, community engagement, and special events. The Management Intern will work approximately 15–20 hours per week and will have the opportunity to apply and develop skills in communication, content creation, event planning, organization, and project management to support City initiatives and enhance public outreach and engagement.

In this role, the Management Intern will assist with coordinating and developing the City’s public communications and multimedia content across various platforms, including social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X), the City website, monthly e-newsletter, and quarterly print magazine. The Management Intern will also support the promotion and administration of the City’s “Fronds of the City” Sponsorship Program and assist with planning and coordinating City events, including the Memorial Day Ceremony and Civic Expo & National Night Out. Additionally, the Management Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with the City’s Communications Team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities• Identifies content requirements and suggests content strategies and deliverables• Develops, manages and posts multimedia content for social media, City website, and other platforms• Designs and maintains communication materials, including digital content, brochures, promotional materials and publications using a variety of media• Assists with maintaining consistent writing style and branding across platforms• May assist with updates to the City website• Assists with video production projects, including related script writing and video editing• Performs other related duties as required

Skills & Qualifications• Coursework in communications, public administration, journalism, marketing, political science or related fields preferred but not required• Knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn) is required• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva) is desired• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite is required• Detail-oriented and reliable• Strong communication and customer service skills